Controller

Summary/Objective

The Controller will lead all day-to-day financial operations of a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation, including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payables, accounts receivables, and waiver billing. The Controller will ensure that correct systems and procedures are in place to support effective program implementation. This position will be the principal liaison to the external auditor for the annual financial audit. The Controller will work closely with department heads, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures but to explore how the finance function can support program operations. The Controller will advise management regarding revenue enhancement and cost containment strategies. The Controller will prepare, analyze, and interpret periodic financial reports for management information and control. This position assists the Executive Director in providing financial recommendations to further the organization and report accurate financial information to the Board of Directors and associated committees. This position will also oversee the budget preparation process and assist with budget presentations to Board committees and interested outside parties.

Major Work Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Establishes and follows internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Preparation of monthly internal financial statements, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Conducts monthly expense variance analysis for general ledger accounts
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on financial proformas and ad-hoc analysis.
• Manage and track performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment guidelines.
• Responsibility for data integrity and entry into the accounting system
• Develops procedures that ensure financial processes are complete and accurate.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages the finance staff who are responsible for financial reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, waiver billing and collections, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger account reconciliation.
• Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent managerial skills and ability to evaluate the work of others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with an advanced working knowledge of Excel.
• Competent, dependable, honest, and accountable individuals hold in high regard respect and consideration for others. Must exhibit a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
  
  

Work Environment

The employee will be in an office setting and frequently required to sit or stand for long periods, walk distances, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch.

Physical Demands

• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  
  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) (Times may vary as needed)

Required Education And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration is required.
• Ten years or more of related experience is required, with five years of management experience preferred.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.